2-halophenyl-4,4-dialkyl-5-halo-5-dihalomethyl-oxazolines

ABSTRACT

Compounds belonging to the class of 2-(mono, di or trisubstituted phenyl)-4,4-dimethyl (or ethyl) -5-bromo (or chloro)-5-dibromo (or dichloro) methyl oxazolines and their hydrohalide salts. These compounds are fungicides.

United States Patent McNulty et all. I Mar. 27, 1973 [54] 2-HALOPHENYL-4,4-DIALKYL-5- [51] int. Cl. ..C07d 85/36 HAL()-5.])IHALOMETHYL- [58] Field of Search ..260/307 F OXAZOLINES 56 Rf C d [75] Inventors: Patrick J. McNulty, Wyndmoor; 1 e erences e Colin Swithenbank, Perkasie; Ken- UNITED STATES PATENTS neth L. Viste, Warminster; William C. Von y willow Grove an of 3,278,544 10/1966 Easton ..260/307 7 Rohm and Haas Company, Philadelphia, Pa.

Filed: Apr. 19, 1971 Appl. No.: 135,471

Assignee:

Related US. Application Data Division of Ser. No. 829,084, May 29, 1969, Pat. No. 3,661 ,99l.

U.S. Cl. ..260/307 F Primary Examiner-Alex Maze] Assistant Examiner-R. V. Rush Att0rneyG. W. F. Simmons and C. A. Castellan [57] ABSTRACT 5 Claims, No Drawings 2-HALOPHENYL-4,4-DlALKYL-5-HALO-5- DlHALOMETHYL-OXAZOLINES This application is a division of U. S. Ser. No. 829,084, filed May 29, 1969 now US. Pat. No. 3,661,991.

This invention is concerned with novel compounds belonging to the class of N-( l,1-dialkyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3-(or -3,4-, -3,5- or -3,4,5-) substituted benzamides. Their structure may be represented by the for mula wherein X and X are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, bromo, chloro, fluoro, methyl, ethyl and trifluoromethyl groups with the proviso that only one ofX and X may be hydrogen;

Y is hydrogen, bromo, chloro, fluoro or methyl;

R and R are individually selected from the group consisting of methyl and ethyl; and

n is an integer from to 2 inclusive. At times these compounds will hereinafter be referred to as N-( l ,l-dialkyl-3-chloroacetonyl) benzamides.

The novel compounds of this invention provide a new class of selective herbicides. They are effective at low dosage rates and are particularly active by preemergence-type application. Many of the major economic crops are tolerant to them. These compounds also possess fungicidal activity, particularly against Phycomycetes.

Somewhat related structures are known in the literature. Gabriel, Berichte 46, 1319 (1913) reported the preparation of C l-l -,CONHC(CH COCI-l by hydrolysis of the corresponding tetramic acid ester. These compounds are not know to be biological toxicants.

The novel N-(l,1-dialkyl-3-chloroacetonyl) benzamides are of three types, monochloro (Formula ll), dichloro (Formula Ill) and trichloro (Formula IV):

Typical compounds within the scope of Formula I include the following:

N-( l l -dimethyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3-chlorobenzamide N-( l l -diethyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3-chlorobenzamide N-( l l -dimethyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3,5-

dichlorobenzamide N-(1.1-dimethyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3-bromo-5- chlorobenzamide N-( l ,l-dimethyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3-chloro-5- methylbenzamide N-( l ,l-dimethyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3-fluoro-5- methylbenzamide N-(1,l-dimethyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3-ethyl-5- methylbenzamide N-( l,1-dimethyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3-chloro-4- methylbenzamide N-( l, l -dimethyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3 ,4,5-

trichlorobenzamide N-( l ,1-dimethyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3 ,5-dichloro-4- methylbenzamide N-(1,1-dimethyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3 ,5-dibromo-4- chlorobenzamide N-(1,l-dimethyl-3,3-dichloroacetonyl)-3- chlorobenzamide N-( l l -dimethyl-3,3-dichloroacetonyl )-3-ethylbenzamide N-(l,l-dimethyl-3,3-dichloroacetonyl)-3- fluorobenzamide N-( l l -dimethyl-3,3-dichloroacetonyl)-3 -methylbenzamide N-( l l -dimethyl-3 ,3-dichloroacetonyl )-3-chloro-4- methylbenzamide N-(1,1-dimethyl-3,3-dichloroacetonyl)-3,5-

dimethylbenzamide N-(l,l-dimethyl-3,3-dichloroacetonyl)-3,4,5-

trichlorobenzamide N-( l l -dimethyl-3 ,3-dichloroacetonyl )-3,5-

dichloro-4-methylbenzamide N-( l l -dimethyl-3,3-dichloroacetonyl )-3 ,5-

dichloro-4-bromobenzamide N-(1,l-dimethyl-3,3,3-trichloroacetonyl)-3- chlorobenzamide N-( l l -dimethyl-3,3 ,3-trichloroacetonyl)-3-methylbenzamide N-(l,1-dimethyl-3,3,3-trichloroacetonyl)-3- bromobenzamide N-(l,l-dimethyl-3,3,3-trichloroacetonyl)-3- trifluoromethylbenzamide N-( l ,l-dimethyl-3,3,3-trichloroacetonyl)-3-chloro- 4-methyl-benzamide N-( l ,1-dimethyl-3,3,3-trichloroacetonyl)-3,5-

dimethyl-benzamide N-( l,1-dimethyl-3,3 ,3-trichloroacetonyl)-3-chloro- 5fluoro benzamide N-( 1 ,l-dimethyl-3 ,3 ,3-trichloroacetonyl)-3 ,4,5-

trichlorobenzamide N-( l ,1-dimethyl-3,3,3-trichloroacetonyl)-3 ,5-

dichloro-4-methylbenzamide N-(1,1-dimethyl-3 ,3 ,3-trichloroacetonyl)-3,4,5-

trimethylbenzamide The novel N-(1,1 dialkyl-3-c hloroacetonyl) benzamides of Formula Il may be prepared by the chlorination of the corresponding N-(l,l-dialkyl-2-propynyl) benzamide (Formula V), which produces a 2-phenyl- 4,4-dialkyl-5-chloromethylene-oxazoline VI), usually as the hydrochloride, and this is then hydrolyzed to the N-(1,l-dialkyl-3-chloroacetonyl) benzamide (Formula ll). The following equation depicts this reaction:

B1 Y c 0 NHocEcH 01,

| solvent R1 X (Formula (UJQ l 9 H2O Y I C=CHCI Cl Formula II Compounds of the type of Formula V are known in the literature. They may be prepared by the reaction of a benzoyl chloride with the appropriate propargyl amine in the presence of an acid acceptor in accordance with the following equation This amidation reaction is conveniently carried out in the presence of an inert organic solvent in the temperature range of to 50 C.

When a compound of Formula II is desired, the chlorination of a compound of Formula V is carried out in the presence ofa solvent in which the starting benzamide (Formula V) is substantially soluble, but in which the oxazoline hydrochloride of Formula VI is essentially insoluble. In this manner the oxazoline hydrochloride is removed from the sphere of the reaction and overchlorination is avoided. Otherwise compounds of Formula VII result. Suitable solvents for this reaction include ethers, such as ethyl ether and dioxane; chlorinated solvents, such as ethylene dichloride; and esters such as ethyl acetate. In preparing the monochloroacetonyl derivatives (Formula II) the use of an excess of chlorine is to be avoided. Other chlorinating agents, such as N-chlorosuccinimide and sulfuryl chloride, may be used, but chlorine is preferred. A catalyst such as phosphorus trichloride sometimes aids the reaction. The chlorination reaction may be run in the temperature range of 50 to 250 C, preferably 0-l00 C. In cases where the nitrogen atom of the oxazoline ring is highly sterically hindered, the hydrochloride of the oxazoline does not precipitate and care must be taken to avoid overchlorination. In these cases the chloromethylene oxazoline (the free base ofa Formula VI compound) is isolated upon removal of the solvent.

It should be noted that the stereochemistry of the hydrogen and chlorine substiutents on the exocyclic methylene group of Formula VI compounds has not been determined, but a single isomer is indicated by the sharpness of the nmr spectra. Previous reports on the stereochemistry of additions to acetylenes have shown that a prediction would be dangerous, e.g. see Fahey and Lee, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 88, 5555 (I966) and references cited therein.

The hydrolysis of compounds of Formulas VI is readily carried out with water using a water-miscible solvent, such as an alcohol, e.g. ethanol, dioxane or acetic acid, preferably with acidic catalysts. If desired, a mineral acid such s hydrochloric or sulfuric acid, may be used to facilitate the reaction. The hydrolysis may be run in the temperature range of room temperature to reflux. The hydrolysis times will vary from a few minutes to several days depending upon the oxazoline hydrochloride being hydrolyzed, the temperature of hydrolysis and the solvent. Optimum conditions vary for the specific hydrolysis to be undertaken. It is desirable to avoid conditions which would give hydrolysis at the amide likage of the desired benzamide into its component parts. One convenient method for isolating the benzamides of Formula II is to add water to the reaction mixture in such an amount to just start precipitation and to allow the product to crystallize out. In this manner products requiring no further purification are often isolated.

Goodman and Winstein, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 79, 4789 (1957) have reported on the hydrolysis of a related oxazolinium bromide. They noted that the cleavage of the ring occurred at the CN linkage and resulted in a benzoic acid ester rather than a benzamide.

A compound of the type of Formula III may be prepared by the chlorination of a compound of Formula VI to give a 2-phenyl-4,4-dialkyl-5-chloro-5- dichloromethyl-oxazoline hydrochloride, which uponhydrolysis gives an N-(l,1-dialkyl-3,3-dichloroacetonyl) benzamide (Formula III). The following equation depicts this:

(VII) The chlorination of a compound of Formula Vl is preferably run in a solvent. Solvents of the class of chlorinated hydrocarbons, such as carbon tetrachloride, ethers and esters are suitable. Chlorine is the preferred chlorinating agent although other chlorinating agents well known in the art may be used. Excesses of the chlorinating agent up to two times the calculated amount may be used. The reaction temperature may be in the range of 50 to 250 C, preferably 0-l00 C.

The hydrolysis ofa compound of Formula VII to give a compound of Formula III is carried out in the same manner as described above for the hydrolysis of a compound of Formula VI.

A compound of Formula IV may be produced by the chlorination of a compound of Formula II or III. The chlorination is preferably run in a solvent such as a chlorinated hydrocarbon, e.g. carbon tetrachloride, an ether or an ester. The reaction temperature may be in the range of 50 to 250 C, preferably 0 to C. A catalyst such as ultraviolet light, ferric chloride or benzoyl peroxide may be used to facilitate the reaction.

An alternate method for the preparation of the compounds of Formula I is by the chlorination of the parent N-(l,l-dialkyl-3d'-acetonyl) nuclear-substituted benzamide. The following equation depicts this:

R O (E I Y- -C(O)NH|-- CH: C12 Formula I (VIII) The same chlorinating conditions as given above for the chlorination of a compound of Formula 11 or 111 may be used. Mixtures of compounds of Formula 11, III or IV may result. This method is best suited for the preparation of a compound of Formula 1V since this avoids a separation of a mixture.

The benzamide structures of compounds of Formulas 11, 111 and IV were confirmed by their ir and/or nmr spectra.

Specific illustrative preparations of Examples 8, 13, 14 and 15 are set forth below.

EXAMPLE 8 Preparation of N-(1 ,1-dimethyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3,5-

dichlorobenzamide a. Preparation of 2-(3,S-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl- 5-chloromethylene-oxazoline hydrochloride.

A stream of chlorine was rapidly passed into a solution of N-(1,1-dimethylpropynyl)-3,S-dichlorobenzamide (200 g., 0.782 mole) in ethyl acetate (600 ml.) at 60 C., with stirring until the theoretical amount (55.4 g., 0.78 mole) was absorbed as measured by an in-line flow meter. During the addition a solid separated and after cooling was filtered off and dried to give 254.4 g. of solid melting at l54-157 C. This was a quantitative yield of 2-(3,S-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-5- chloromethylene-oxazoline hydrochloride.

b. Preparation of N-(1,1-dimethyl-3-chloroacetonyl)- 3,5-dichloro benzamide 2(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-5- chloromethyleneoxazoline hydrochloride (245 g., 0.75 mole) was heated on a steam bath for minutes in a mixture of ethanol (1750 ml.), water (500 ml.), and a solution of concentrated hydrochloric acid ml.) in water (100 ml.). More water (500 ml.) was then added and the solution set aside to cool. Needles separated and were filtered off to give 153.5 g. of solid melting at 161 C. After recrystallization from aqueous methanol, it melted at 161 to 163 C. The product was a 63 percent yield of N-(1,1-dimethyl-3 chloroacetonyl)-3,5- dichlorobenzamide.

EXAMPLE 13 Preparation of N-(1,1-dimethyl-3,3-dichloroacetony1)- 3 ,S-dichlorobenzamide a. Preparation of 2-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl- S-chloro-S-dichloromethyl-oxazoline hydrochloride and its free base Excess chlorine was passed into a solution of N-( 1,1- dimethylpropynyl)-3,idichlorobenzamide (25.6g., 0.1 mole) in carbon tetrachloride (250 ml.) heated under reflux. On cooling, crystals separated and were filtered off to give 34 g. of solid. This was an 85 percent yield of 2-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-5-chloro-5- dichloromethyl-oxazoline hydrochloride.

A small sample of this oxazoline hydrochloride was treated in ether with aqueous sodium carbonate to give the free base. The product was recrystallized from hexane to give a solid melting at 94-95 C. It was found to contain by analysis 40.5% C, 2.6% H, 48.7% C1, 3.8% N and 5.1% 0; calculated for c n cimo is 39.0% C, 2.8% H, 49.0% C1, 3.9% N and 4.4% O. The product is 2-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-5-chloro-5- dichloro-methyl-oxazoline.

b. Preparation of N-(1,1-dimethyl-3,3-dichloroacetonyl)-3,5-dichlorobenzamide.

2-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-5-chloro-5- dichloromethyl-oxazoline hydrochloride (106 g., 0.266 mole.) was heated under reflux in ethanol (1500 ml.) in the presence of concentrated hydrochloric acid (10 ml.) and water (65 ml.) for 30 minutes. The mixture was then diluted with water (350 ml.) and allowed to cool. A solid separated and was filtered off giving 65 g. of solid melting at 155 to 157 C. This was a 64 percent yield of N-(1,1-dimethyl-3,3-dichloroacetonyl)- 3 ,5-dichloro-benzamide.

EXAMPLE 14 Preparation of N-( 1 ,1-dimethyl-3,3,3- trichloroacetonyl)-3 ,5 -dich1orobenzamide EXAMPLE 15 Preparation of N-(1,1-diethyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3,5-

dichlorobenzamide a. Preparation of N-(l,1-diethy1propynyl)-3,5-

dichlorobenzamide An ether solution of 3,5-dichlorobenzoyl chloride (47 g., 0.225 mole) was allowed to react with 25 g. (0.225 mole) of 3-ethyl-3-aminopent-l-yne (available by the method of l-lennion and Teach, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 75, 1653 (1953), boiling point 114 to 118C.) in the presence of 18 g. (0.225 mole) of 50 percent aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. The isolated product was recrystallized from benzene/hexane to give 42.5 g. of white solid melting at 98 to C. It was found by analysis to contain 59.5% C, 5.3% H, 4.9% N, 5.8% 0 and 24.6% C1; calculatedfor C H CI NO is 59.2% C, 5.3% H, 4.9% N, 5.6% O and 24.9% C1. The product is a 69% yield of N-(1,1-diethy1propynyl)-3,5- dichlorobenzamide.

b. Preparation of 2-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-diethyl-5- 2-(3,S-Dichlorophenyl)-4,4-diethyl-5- Table 111 chloromethylene-oxazoline (12 g., 0.0375 mole) was heated under reflux over night in a mixture of 100 cc. Compounds Ofthe Formula of ethanol, 40 ml. of water and 2 cc. of concentrated 5 hydrochloric acid. Water (200 ml.) was then added and the gummy precipitate was washed free of starting material with pentane to give 3.5 g. of solid melting at l72.5 to 176 C. The product was a 28 percent yield of N-(1,1-diethyl-3di-chloroacetonyl)-3,S-dichlorobenzal mide.

Melting Tables I and 11 give the identity and physical characteristics of typical oxazolines and the hydrochloride .5 5 8 T28726 3382m3 (42433 76 6 6 1111111111 1 .1 76 530 7 72 042433076 666 111111. 1 1 l l 11.1

YHHHHHHHHHHOF 1. 1H XHHHHHHWCFCHH a a a r! Hfi wrllHll XBCFCCCBCCCCC l t p m a x 012 E 23456789 5 0 1 2 .|.S 9. 8 n.m m h mha 0 pZ V n S 08 6 i n b a .8 6 b m .m ft 0 n M .n 6 r e m s m d b h i D. t mhm .11 m ECU z x (m w v e w w r b T 0 m mvm m t d P M w w m r. 6V n d rISO y fm H o H t n e Ee GS-1V w mm m uflmfi M m T m x a hf O S CO Table IV Compounds of the Formula 01 o R1 30 -'NII+CC1InC13-n 1&

Melting RI R Point(C) CH, CH 155-157 CH3 CH3 144-1445 cm, c,H 1725-1765 The compounds of this invention were evaluated in a standard greenhouse test known as a preliminary herbicidal evaluation. For these tests seeds of selected crops and weeds were planted in soil in pots. For preemergence tests, these pots were treated im- Melting Point 1": CH; CH,

Preparation bromobenzamide is 122 to 123 C. b melting poim f N-(t di gh l 3 medtately with the test compound. For postemergence fluorobenzamide is 135.5m 136.5 C. I tests, the seeds were allowed to germinate and the c z iff gLfi plants to grow for two weeks at which time they were 1 d base treated by follar application with the test chemical. ln

TAB LE 11 Analytical Data" on Oxazoline Bases and Hydrochlorides Preparation" Empirical Formula Percent C Percent H Percent N Percent 0 Percent Halogen GmOQFdHHmUGGFdOOQF m EM M MW MMM WMMQ 0 MM 6060 066 wwowu 3 44 5151113 6 414 .0 mm mwommmm .nmnm 7. 9 7 7 7 14 49/0 oar/M46 M M6 wwoowww UGMM 3 92 3 19 0 8 146 4 45 4 3444 5544 m .10 m 0 m mm C s I\ l H HH C H H) H m 0 M oom oom l N O 0 O a W. Pumas. WWW a meme a m. MMMM M M H H H H 0 GO C OC GGQC GGOC A BC DEFGHI KLMN "See Table 1. "Figures in parentheses are those calculated from the empirical formula.

Analytical vlnlln' m1 lmnzlnnidus of the structure IIxmnpln l uaa zni 5 4 .L In- 1 11 m N m cl. h 1 F 2 N0 mm. r! mm mm CmHmCIsNOz 15 CuHwChNOz flax Table VI gives the results.

Table VI demonstrates the good herbicidal activity compounds of Formula I. In similar tests compounds of Formula VII], the unchlorinated precursors, were found to have low herbicidal activity.

Similar preemergence and postemergencc greenhouse tests were then run in a secondary type herbicidal test using a lower rate of application and more plant species planted in flats. For this test the amount of toxicant was 4 pounds per acre (4.4 kilos per hectare). The plant species used were:

curly dock velvetleaf TABLE VI Preliminary Herbicidal Evaluations (l0 lbs/A) Percent Kill (Preemergence tests) millet ryegrass sorghum Percent Kill (Postemergence tests) wild oat Figures in parenthesis are those calculated from the empirical formula.

Example both types of test the rate of application was 10 pounds per acre (ll kilos per hectare). Four types of monocotyledonous plants were used and these were wild oat (Avena fatua), millet (Setaria italica), ryegrass (Lolium perenne) and sorghum (Sorghum vulgare); Four types of dicotyledonous plants were used and these were curly dock (Rumex crispus), velvetleaf (Abutilon Theophrasti), flax (Linum usilatissimum) and tomato (Lycopersicon esculntum). About two weeks after application of the test compounds, the state of growth and the phytotoxic effects were evaluated.

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0 000000000 mwfiwm 653351 0000000000 57 65 22 Monocotyledonous Plant Botanical Name A preemergence type test similar to the above was A erabgrass Digitaria sanguinalir v mine seam Hall-m run except that the test compound was incorporated C wheat Triticum aeslivum into the soil, fewer plant species were used and two new 'X species were added. These were E wild oat Aw'nujulllu F' Sudan grass Sorghum sudunensis G barnyard grass Echinochloa t'ruxgalli H' ricc ()ryza .wm'va U foxtail Semria xluuca l' corn Zea mayr V jute Cort'hnrus i'aprulan'x Dicotyledonous Plant Botanical Name J mustard Brasxic kaber K wild carrot Daucus carom l0 lamlbsguapers g p i album This method could be important in special applications,

cury 0c umex crispur i vclvcfleaf AWN-Ion Theophm. such as where furrow irrigation lS practiced. 0' pigweed Amaranthus rerroflexus ln carrying out this test the seeds were planted in soil 8, ag g'zzg 'zg in flats, covered with a piece of cheese cloth and then lf lf Medimgo with about three-fourths inch of soil. The flat was then tomato y fl mulemll'" sprayed with the compound at a rate of 4 lbs. per acre. T cotton Gossypium hirsutum The compound was then incorporated into the upper Table Vll gives the results. three-fourths inch of soil by lifting up the cheese cloth TABLE vTi Secondary Herbieidal Evaluations (4 lbs/A) Percent Kill of Plant Species reemergence Tests Exampie A B, C! D: E, F: G! H! J: K, L: M1 N1 0, P! Q! R S: T;

l 100 90 0 60 0 60 90 0 O 70 40 90 80 40 90 0 (l 0 t) l) 2 100 100 0 100 80 80 0 50 60 100 80 0 I00 0 2t) 0 70 (l 3 100 100 0 70 2O 9O 9O 80 0 90 0 9O 8O 50 100 O (l 60 l) 4 9O 90 0 90 30 80 80 0 O 80 0 I00 90 30 100 (l 30 (l 20 i 90 90 (l 80 20 70 90 90 30 70 70 90 70 O 90 0 t) 0 6t) 0 7 80 80 0 0 10 40 80 O 0 0 0 0 90 0 I00 0 0 60 (l (l 8 80 90 0 0 20 60 80 0 l0 20 40 50 0 90 0 20 4O 20 0 9 90 I00 0 80 20 90 90 8O 20 70 50 100 H30 30 I00 0 40 40 7O 0 10 90 90 0 50 20 80 90 0 0 0 80 9O 50 0 I00 0 0 0 20 0 l l 30 0 0 40 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2O 0 0 I2 90 90 0 80 I0 80 90 80 I0 20 0 I00 I0 50 20 40 40 80 0 l3 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 50 0 0 0 90 l0 0 I4 60 70 0 0 0 30 O 0 (l 0 0 I00 80 (l l) 0 t) 50 I5 20 (l (l 0 0 30 O 0 0 0 0 3 (l (l 0 (l (l (l 80 0 l'oslemcrgcnce Tests l 50 20 0 30 0 20 20 0 0 50 0 I00 50 0 20 0 0 (l 30 2 50 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 20 90 70 40 90 0 20 0 (l (l 3 20 0 0 50 0 0 30 0 0 30 0 40 0 30 2O 0 30 0 l0 l0 4 40 10 20 0 10 20 l0 0 I0 20 80 50 30 80 0 0 0 0 (l 5 70 0 20 0 20 0 0 0 0 20 90 90 30 90 O 0 0 O 7 0 0 20 10 3O 20 I0 0 0 20 90 70 30 90 0 40 0 0 O 8 40 O 30 0 10 20 IO 40 0 30 90 70 30 90 0 30 0 20 (l 9 50 I0 40 20 l0 10 40 0 0 20 80 90 70 80 O 30 0 0 10 40 l0 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 (l 0 90 (l (l 0 0 (l l l 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 l0 0 0 0 $0 90 0 40 0 20 O 0 0 I2 50 30 0 40 O 20 0 20 20 20 70 50 O 20 70 0 50 0 0 30 I3 50 0 0 0 30 0 0 O 0 20 0 50 50 O 50 0 (l 0 l4 0 0 0 0 0 0 (l 0 0 0 O O 0 0 0 O O (l 0 l5 0 0 20 O 0 0 20 0 l0 20 0 0 5O 0 20 l() 0 2t) 0 It) From Table VI] it is noted that good selective herbicidal action is obtained and particularly tolerant crops include com (I'), cotton (T'), rice (H), soybean (P') and wheat (C).

TABLE VIII and mixing the soil in it. The impregnated soil was then replaced over the seed and the evaluation continued as for a regular preemergence test. Table Vlll gives the results.

Herbieidul Evaluations by Soil Incorporation Percent Kill of Plant Species l 80 O O 90 I00 40 0 50 I00 I00 0 70 0 0 2 I00 20 100 20 8O 80 90 IO l00 60 I00 50 0 80 0 O 80 3 I00 20 l00 0 95 80 20 50 lOO 30 I00 50 O 80 (l 0 4 l0() 0 100 20 90 70 3O 0 90 I00 0 0 90 80 (l 90 5 100 I0 I00 20 80 90 70 20 I00 llll) I00 30 0 60 O 0 I00 6 0 0 70 20 70 4O 0 30 70 20 I00 0 O 0 30 0 3O 7 9O 0 I00 20 70 90 4O 20 I00 80 lOO 20 O 90 90 O 90 ll 100 I0 I00 20 90 l00 9O 30 90 90 ml) 0 0 80 70 0 l0() 9 I00 20 I00 20 I00 I00 90 30 I00 90 I00 20 0 8O 70 O 90 I0 l0() 10 100 20 I00 I00 80 0 I00 0 I00 0 0 90 70 O 80 l l 20 2O 80 0 30 I00 0 0 0 l00 0 0 6O 60 0 100 I2 90 30 9O 20 90 l00 60 30 50 lOO 50 O 60 50 90 I00 13 I00 0 I00 90 90 99 20 0 I00 0 H10 0 5O 9O 50 0 0 I4 60 0 I00 O 20 40 0 O 90 5O 50 0 70 0 l0 l5 0 0 I00 20 50 60 0 0 70 I00 lOO 20 90 y 30 O 40 In field tests, the compound of Example 8 has given good control of ragweed, (Ambrosia spp.), giant foxtail (Setaria faberi) and wild lettuce (Lactuca spp.). Such crops as corn, cotton, soybean, tomato, cucumber (Cu- Parts/ I Parts Total N-(l,l-dialkyl-3-chloroacetonyl) benzamide 10 to 35 Solvent 55 to 88 Emulsitying agent 2 to 10 cumis sativa) and peanuts (Arachnis hypogaea) have 5 .wettable powder formulauons.compn.se l N'UKL Shown tolerance to it. d1alltyl-3chloroacetonyl) benzamide admixed n a solid Herbicidal activity has been noted for the intercalmer along wlth a l acuve ff l l l i mediate oxazoline hydrochlorides (Formula VI) and thls type 1 dlspelslblhty their free bases Typical results are given in Table IX and spreading characteristics. Solid carriers WlllCl'l are for Preparations B, H and I of Table l at 4 pounds per Slmable for Preparing these wettable Powder formulzi' acre by the soil incorporation procedure described Hons those which ff been.rendered agronom" above. The plant species designations are the same as Cally sultflble plllvenzmg Y and "l be those given above as used in Tables V" and VIII Two game or inorganic in nature. Suitable organic carriers additional plant species used in this test were are sollbeanfl walnut or wood flower or tobacco johnsongrass Sorghum halepeme l5 and suitable inorganic ones are clays of the montmoril- X' peas Pisum salivum lonlte (bentomte), kaolmite or fullers earth types; sil- TABLE IX Herbicidal Evaluations by Soil Incorporation Percent Kill of Plant Species Preparation B C B 50 0 I00 70 90 20 0 I00 20 0 0 0 0 I00 0 90 0 H 95 20 I00 99 30 I00 0 0 I00 I00 0 I00 40 50 O 0 99 0 90 0 V l 95 20 95 0 60 I00 40 0 I00 I00 0 I00 0 9O 0 0 I00 0 60 (l The compositions of this invention comprise an N- icas such as diatomaceous earth and hydrated silica; sil- (I,l-dialkyl-3-chloroacetonyl)-3-(or -3,4-, -3,5- or 30 icates such as talc, pyrophyllite, or alkaline earth sil- 3,4,5-) substiuted benzamide together with an icates, and calcium and magnesium carbonates. A suragronomically acceptable carrier. By an agronomically acceptable carrier is meant any substance which can be used to dissolve, disperse, or diffuse the chemical within it, without impairing the effectiveness of the toxic agent, which is not permanently deleterious to the soil in any chemical or physical manner and which is usually non-phytocidal to the agricultural crops to be protected. The compositions may be in the form of solutions, emulsifiable concentrates, wettable powders, granules or dusts. One or more liquid or solid carries may be used for a particular herbicidal composition.

An emulsifiable concentrate is made by dissolving an N-(1,l-dialkyl-3d-chloroacetonyl) benzamide in a solvent to which one or more surfactants are added. Suitable solvents or liquid carriers for use in preparing these emulsifiable concentrates may, for example, be found in the hydrocarbon and ketone classes of organic solvents such as xylene, acetone, isophorone, mesityl oxide, cyclohexanone and mixtures of these. Preferred solvents are ketone-hydrocarbon mixtures such as isophorone-xylene. The emulsifying agents used are surfactants of the anionic, cationic, or non-ionic types and mixtures thereof. Representative of the anionic surfactants are fatty alcohol sodium sulfates, calcium alkylbenzenesulfonates and sodium dialkyl sulfosuccinates. Representative of the cationics are (higher alkyl) dimethylbenzylammonium chlorides. Representative of the nonionics are condensation products of alkylene oxides with fatty alcohols, alkyl phenols, mercaptans, amines or fatty acids, such as dinonylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol in which there are 8 to 100 ether groupings and similar polyethoxy compounds prepared with other hydrophilic groupings, including esters of long chain fatty acids and mannitan or sorbitan, which are reacted with ethylene oxide.

The following compositions are typical of emulsifiable concentrate formulations when solvents are used.

factant or mixture of surfactants is added to the wettable powder formulation. Suitable dispersing agents are sodium lignin sulfonate, sodium formaldehydenaphthalene sulfonate, or sodium N-methyl-N-higher alkyl taurates. Wetting agents useful for this purpose include higher alkylaryl sulfonates such as calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, long-chained alcohol sulfates, sodium alkylphenoxypolyethoxyethyl sulfonates, sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate, and ethylene oxide adducts with fatty alcohols or with higher alkylphenols, such as octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol in which there are 8 to 80 ether groupings and similar polyethoxy compounds made from stearyl alcohol. Operative spreading or adhesive agents include glycerol mannitan laurate or a condensate of polyglycerol and oleic acid modified with phthalic anhydride. Additionally, many of the surfactants discussed above function as spreading and adhesive agents. The active ingredient content of the wettable powders may be in the range of about 20 to 80 percent however, the preferred range of concentration is 50 to percent.

The following compositions are typical for wettable powder formulations:

Parts/ I00 Parts Total N-( l ,ldialkyl-3-chloroacetonyl) benzamide 20 to Carrier 10 to 79 Surfactants l to 10 Dust concentrates are made by incorporating an N- (l,I-dialkyl-3-chloroacetonyl) benzamideof this 'invention into a solid carrier such as finely powdered clays, talc, silica and synthetic silicates, alkaline earth carbonates and diluents of natural origin, such as tobacco dust or walnut shell flour. Granular-formulations are made from similar type solid carriers except that the particle size is larger, in the range of 15 to 60 mesh. A small amount of dispersing agent may be incorporated into these solid formulations. The concentration of active ingredients in these dust or granular formulations may be in the range of 0.5 to 15 percent.

It will be seen from the above that the compositions of this invention may contain 20 to 99.5 percent of carrier based on the total weight of the composition, depending on whether it is in the form of a solution, an emulsifiable concentrate, a wettable powder, a dust or a granular formulation.

A particularly convenient method for making solid formulations is to dissolve the active ingredient in a volatile solvent, such as acetone, apply this solution to the solid carrier with thorough mixing, and then remove the solvent by allowing it to evaporate at either normal or reduced pressure.

Generally for use as herbicides the active ingredient is applied at the rate of about 0.5 to 10 or more pounds per acre (0.55 to 11 kilos per hectare) with 1 to 4 pounds per acre (1.1 to 4.4 kilos per hectare) preferred.

Representative compounds of Formula I have demonstrated good fungicidal activity for the control of fungi in the class of Phycomycetes. The class of Phycomycetes includes such genera as Phytophthora, Plasmopora, Peronospora and Pseudoperonospora. These compounds have not shown a high degree of fungicidal activity against the classes of fungi known as Fungi Imperfecti and Ascomycetes.

Tests involving the control of late blight, Phytophthora infestans, of potato and tomato were run as described below. Succulent 6-8 inch high (4-5 week old) potato plants and 3-4 inch high tomato plants were used. The plants were sprayed with a 1200 ppm. solution of the test compound in a solvent system consisting of acetonezmethanolzwater at 25:25:50 by hand spraying to just wet the foliage with a minimum of runoff. The plants were then allowed to dry and placed in a greenhouse for 2-3 days. The plants were then subjected to simulated rain by overhead spraying with a garden hose equipped with a spray nozzle placed about 3 feet above the plants so that approximately 1 inch of rain was delivered in about 2.5 minutes onto the foliage as a fine spray. The plants were then inoculated with a spore suspension of Phytophthora infestans containing 30,0000-40,000 spores per cc. The plants were then placed in a 100 percent humidity chamber at 60 F. for about 36 hours then moved to a 70 F. growing room for 1-2 days. The per cent disease that had developed in comparison with untreated controls was then read by means of lesion counts. Table X gives the results with representative compounds of this invention.

TABLE X Control of Phytophthora infestans Disease on Example Potato Tomato 1 2 12 2 7 87 3 22 72 4 I2 62 5 5 35 7 0 8 0 2 9 0 1 1 l0 5 1 Representative compounds of Formula I were found to control the grape downy mildew organism, Plasmopora viticola. In this test 6-8 inch high Seibel grape seedlings were sprayed to run-off using a series of dosages of spray mixtures containing 1200 ppm., 300 ppm. and ppm. of the test compound. Three replicates for each dosage were used and untreated plants were employed as controls. The plants were held for 24 hours and were then inoculated with a spore suspension of Plasmopora viticola containing about 75,000 spores per cc. The plants were then held for 1 week under controlled temperature and humidity conditions until the downy mildew disease developed. The percent control was then observed. Table X1 gives the results.

Table XI Control of Plesmopara viticola Control at Example 1200 ppm 300 ppm 75 ppm 1 I00 100 2 100 100 92 3 100 100 100 4 I00 98 84 5 100 100 98 7 100 100 I00 8 100 100 100 9 100 100 100 10 100 I00 66 l l 100 100 I00 12 100 100 100 I4 I00 I00 100 Representative compounds of Formula I were evaluated for the control of downy mildew on broccoli caused by Peronospora parasitica. In this test, the test compound was dissolved in a 50:50 acetone-methanol solution and diluted with water to give concentrations of 1200 ppm., 300 ppm. and ppm. of the compound. Each concentration of each compound was then sprayed to run-off onto three 4-5 inch high broccoli seedlings and the plants allowed to dry. The treated plants were then weathered in a humidity cabinet overnight and again allowed to dry. The plants were then inoculated with a suspension of Peronospora parasitica spores containing about 10,000 spores per cc. The plants were then held for 6 days to allow the disease lesions to develop and the amount of disease determined based on an index rating of 0-4 where 0 no infection and 4 severe infection. Table XII gives the results.

TABLE XII Control of Peronospora parasitica Index Rating at Example 1200 ppm. 300 ppm. 150 ppm. 2 0 0. 0.7 5 0.7 4.0 4.0 7 0.7 0 0.3 8 0 0.3 1.0 9 0.3 2.0 1.0 14 0.7 0.7 1.0

In field tests, the compounds of Examples 8 and I4 controlled downy mildew of cucumbers caused by Pseudoperonospora cubensis.

In tests on Alternaria, Cercospora, Helminthosporium, Piricularia and Verticillium genera of fungi, representative compounds of Formula I were low in activity.

Typical oxazoline hydrochlorides of the type of Formula VI have been demonstrated to have fungicidal activity. A test on late blight, Phytophthora infeslans, of tomato was conducted similarly to that described above for the data in Table X except subjecting the plants to simulated rain was omitted. The amount of disease control was recorded by the following rating system Rating Disease Control A 90 -100 C+ less than 70 C no control Table XIII gives the results for typical preparations of compounds of Formula VI and their free bases at two dosage rates.

wherein R, R, X, X and Y have the meanings given above for Formula I and Hal is bromine or chlorine or a mixture thereof and their free bases have also demonstrated excellent fungicidal activity.

A compound of Formula IX where Hal is bromine may be made by a bromination sequence of compounds in which Cl in the equations given above is replaced by Br The following equations depict this The reaction conditions for the bromination are the same as for the chlorination.

Typical structures correspondingto Formula lX are Preparation 0 2-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4

dimethyl-S-chloro-S- dichloromethyl-oxazoline hydrochloride (see Example l3a I above) F 2-(3.5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-

dimethyl-5-chloro-5- dichloromethyl-oxazoline (see Example 130 above) 2-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-

dimethyl-S-bromo-S- dibromomethyl-oxazoline hydrobromide. This is a solid melting at 2l0 C. (with decomposition). It was found to contain by analysis 25.0% C, 1.9% H, 54.5 Br. ll.9% CI, 2.5% N and 3.5% 0; calculated for C,,H Br,Cl,NOHBr is 24.6% C, 1.9% H, 54.6% Br, I2.I% CI, 2.4% N and 2.7% O. 2-(3,5-dichIorophenyl)-4,4-

dimethyI-S-brOmo-S- dibromoethyl-oxazoline. This is a solid melting at 120-125 C. (with decomposition). It was found to contain by analysis 29.4% C, 2.0 H. 46.9% Br, 14.1% CI, 2.9% N and 3.9% 0; calculated for C I-I Br,Cl,NO is 29.1% C, 2.0% H, 48.4% Br, 14.3% CI, 2.8% N and 3.2% 0.

Table XIV gives the fungicidal results for typical compounds of Formula IX and their free bases when evaluated on Phytophthora infestans by the technique described for Table XIII andon Plasmopora viticola by the technique described for Table XI.

TABLE XIV Fungicidal Activity Rating vs. Control of P. infcstans P. viticola Preparation at I50 ppm. at 300 ppm.

0 A l00 P A I00 0 A I00 R A chloroacetonyl) benzamides and the oxazoline struc tures of Formulas VI and IX are usually formulated. Emulsifiable concentrates, flowable emulsion concentrates and wettable powders are typical formulations. They may also be dissolved in water-miscible solvents to give solutions which may be easily extended with water. Dilute sprays of the compounds may be applied at concentrations of 0.05 to 10 pounds (0.023 to 45 kilos) per 100 gallons (378 liters) of spray and preferably at- 0.1 to 2 pounds (0.045 to 0.9 kilos) per 100 gallons of spray. In more concentrated sprays, the active ingredient is increased by a factor of 2 to 12. With dilute sprays, applications are usually made to the plants until run-off is achieved, whereas with more concentrated sprays the materials are applied as mists. For practical purposes, the compounds'of this invention should be used as foliar fungicides only on crops which are tolerant to an amount which is fungicidally effective.

When a chemical preparation results in a mixture of products, such as when the chlorination of a compound of Formula Vlll gives more than one product, the mixture may be used as such without separation of the individual components.

The compounds of this invention may be utilized as the sole biocidal agent or they may be employed in conjunction with other biocidal agents such as bactericides, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, miticides and comparable pesticides.

Other herbicides which can be incorporated to provide additional advantages and effectiveness include:

Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives 2,3,6-trichlorobenzoic acid and its salts 2,3,5,6-tetrachlorobenzoic acid and its salts 2-methoxy-3,5,fi-trichlorobenzoic acid and its salts 2-methoxy-3,6-dichlorobenzoic acid and its salts 2-methyl-3,fi-dichlorobenzoic acid and its salts 2,3 -dichloro-6-methylbenzoic acid and its salts 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and its salts and esters 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and its salts and esters (2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxy)acetic acid and its salts and esters 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)propionic acid and its salts and esters 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy )butyric acid and its salts and esters 4-(2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxy )butyric acid and its salts and esters 2,3,6-trichlorophenylacetic acid and its salts 3,6-endoxohexahydrophthalic acid dimethyl 2,3,5,6-tetrachloroterephthalate trichloroacetic acid and its salts 2,2-dichloropropionic acid and its salts 2,3-dichloroisobutyric acid and its salts Carbamic Acid Derivatives ethyl N,N-di(n-propyl)thiolcarbamate propyl N,N-di(n-propyl)thiolcarbamate ethyl N-ethyl-N-(n-butyl)thiolcarbamate propyl N-ethyl-N-(n-butyl)thiolcarbamate 2-chloroallyl N,N-diethyldithiocarbamate N-methyldithio-carbamic acid salts ethyl l-hexamethyleneiminecarbothiolate isopropyl N-phenylcarbamate isopropyl N-(m-chlorophenyl)carbamate 4-chloro-2-butynyl N-(m-chlorophenyl)carbamate methyl N-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)carbamate Phenols dinitro-o-(sec.-butyl)phenol and its salts pentachlorophenol and its salts Substituted Ureas 3-( 3 ,4-dichlorophenyl l l -dimethylurea 3-(4-chlorophenyl )-l l -dimethylurea 3-phenyl-l l -dimethylurea 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-methoxy-l ,l-dimethylurea 3-(4-chlorophenyl )-3-methoxy-l ,1 -dimethylurea 3-( 3 ,4-dichlorophenyl)-l -n-butyl-1 -methylurea 3-( 3 ,4-dichlorophenyl l -methoxyl -methylurea 3-(4-chlorophenyl l -methoxyl -methylurea 3-( 3 ,4-dichlorophenyl)-1 l ,3-trimethylurea 3-( 3 ,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,l-diethylurea dichloral urea Substituted Triazines Diphenyl Ether Derivatives 2,4-dichloro-4'-nitrodiphenyl ether 2,4,6-trichloro-4-nitrodiphenyl ether 2,4-dichloro-6-fluoro-4'-nitrodiphcnyl ether 3-methyl-4'-nitrodiphenyl ether 3,5-dimethyl-4'-nitrodiphenyl ether 2,4'-dinitro-4-trifluoromethyldiphenyl ether Anilides N-( 3,4-dichlorophenyl)propionamide N-( 3 ,4-dichlorophenyl)methacrylamicle N-(3-chloro-4-methylphenyl)-2-methylpentanamide N-(3 ,4-dichlorophenyl)trimethylacetamide N-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-a, a-dimethylvaleramide Uracils 5-bromo-3-s-butyl-6-methyluracil 5-br0mo-3-cyclohexyl-l ,6-dimethyluracil 3-cyclohexyl-5,6-trimethyleneuracil 5-bromo-3-isopropyl-6-methyluracil 3-tert-butyl-5-chl0ro-6-methyluracil Nitriles 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile diphenylacetonitrile 3 ,5-clibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile 3,5-diiodo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile Other Organic Herbicides 2-chloro-N,N-diallylacetamide N-( l l -dimcthyl-2-propynyl)-3,5-dichlorobenzamide maleic hydrazide 3-amino-l ,2,4-triazole monosodium methanearsonatc disodium methanearsonate N,N-dimethy|-a,0z-diphcnylacctamide N,N-di-(n-propyl)-2,6-dinitro-4- trifluoromcthylaniline N,N-di-(n-propyl)-2,6-dinitro-4-methylaniline N,N-di-(n-propyl)-2,6-dinitro-4-methylsulfonylaniline 0-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-0-methylisopropylphosphoramidothioate 4-amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid imidazoline (glyodin), 2,4-dichloro-6-(o-chloroanilino)-striazine, diethyl phtalimidophosphorothioate, S-aminol bis(dimethylamino)phosphinyll-B-phenyl-l ,2,4-

triazole, 2,3-dicyano-l,4-dithia-anthraquinone (dithianon), Z-thio-l,3-dithio[4,5-b]quinoxaline (thioquinox), 1-(butylcarbamoyl)-2-benzimidazole carbamic acid methyl ester (benomyl), 4-(2-chlorophenylhydrazono)-3-methyl-5-isoxa zolone and bis(pchlorophenyl)-3-pyridinemethanol; and miscellaneous fungicides such as dodecylquanidine acetate (dodine),

3-[2-(3,5-dimethyl-Z-oxycyclohexyl)-2-hydroxyethyl1glutarimide (cycloheximide), phenylmercuric acetate, N-ethylmercuri-l ,2,3 ,6-tetrahydro-3 ,6-endomethano3,4,5,6,7,7-hexachlorophthalimide, phenylmercuric monoethanolammonium lactate, 2,3- dichloro-l,4-naphthoquinone, pyridinc-Z-thiol-l-oxide, Bordeaux mixture (cupric hydroxide stabilized with adsorbed calcium sulfate) and sulfur.

What is claimed is:

l. A compound of formula wherein R and R are methyl or ethyl;

X and X are bromo, chloro or fluoro;

Y is hydrogen, bromo or chloro; and

Hal is bromine or chlorine, and the free bases thereof.

2. A compound according to claim 1 in which Ha] is chlorine.

3. A compound according to claim 1 in which Hal is bromine.

4. A compound according to claim 1 which is 2-(3,5- dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-5-chloro-5- dichloromethyloxazoline and its hydrochloride.

5. A compound according to claim 1 which is 2-(3,5- dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-5-bromo-5- dibromomethyloxazoline and its hydrobromide. 

2. A compound according to claim 1 in which Hal is chlorine.
 3. A compound according to claim 1 in which Hal is bromine.
 4. A compound according to claim 1 which is 2-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-5-chloro-5-dichloromethyloxazoline and its hydrochloride.
 5. A compound according to claim 1 which is 2-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-5-bromo-5-dibromomethyloxazoline and its hydrobromide. 